MPA - What are academic databases?
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Academic databases are searchable online collections of academic research sources like journal articles and papers that are organized by subject. They provide in-depth peer-reviewed research from leading academics and journals in a discipline. Students can access academic databases through their library's website to build detailed searches and find the latest relevant research.
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MPA - What are academic databases?
- 1. What are academic databases? • Searchable, online collections of academic research sources e.g. journal articles, conference papers, theses and more. • Collections often focus on a particular subject discipline, or field of study.
- 2. Why use academic databases? • Good sources of in-depth, peer-reviewed research. • Find the latest research from the leading academics and journals in your discipline. • Database features allow you to build more detailed searches.
- 3. How can I access academic databases? Access via the ‘Expand your search…’ section of your LibGuide.